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Hurricane Erin Weakens to Category 3 as It Tracks North of Puerto Rico

Dangerous surf, storm surge risk, coastal flooding from Erin’s broad wind field persist despite forecasts of weakening starting Monday.

Erin es un huracán de categoría 3 de acuerdo con la Escala de viento de Huracanes Saffir-Simpson
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El huracán Erin continúa activo en el Atlántico como categoría 3, con vientos de hasta 200 km/h y un extenso campo de influencia.
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Overview

  • Erin was downgraded to Category 3 with sustained winds of 200 km/h and a tropical-storm-force wind field extending about 330 km.
  • Its core is forecast to pass north of Puerto Rico and near the Turks and Caicos Islands, generating hazardous coastal conditions along the Caribbean and the U.S. East Coast.
  • Forecasters anticipate gradual weakening beginning Monday, though the storm may expand in size and maintain marine threats through Bermuda and Atlantic Canada.
  • Puerto Rico has reported a peak of 160,000 customers without power as outer bands deliver heavy rains of up to six inches, raising flooding concerns.
  • The National Hurricane Center warns that life-threatening rip currents, surf and storm surge will continue across multiple island territories and mainland beaches.